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Ezekiel 43:5

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Ezekiel 43:5 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.

King James Version KJV

So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house.

American Standard Version ASV

And the Spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of Jehovah filled the house.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the spirit, lifting me up, took me into the inner square; and I saw that the house was full of the glory of the Lord.

Free Bible Version FBV

Then the Spirit picked me up and took me into the inner courtyard, and the glory of the Lord filled the Temple.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

So the Spirite tooke me vp and brought me into the inner court, and beholde, the glorie of the Lord filled the house.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And take me up doth the Spirit, and bringeth me in unto the inner court, and lo, the honour of Jehovah hath filled the house.

World English Bible WEB

The Spirit took me up and brought me into the inner court; and behold, the LORD’s glory filled the house.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court: and behold the house was filled with the glory of the Lord.

Translation for Translators T4T

Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner courtyard, and the glory of Yahweh filled the temple.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 43:5

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Ezekiel 43:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/תִּשָּׂאֵ֣/נִי ר֔וּחַ וַ/תְּבִיאֵ֕/נִי אֶל הֶֽ/חָצֵ֖ר הַ/פְּנִימִ֑י וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה מָלֵ֥א כְבוֹד יְהוָ֖ה הַ/בָּֽיִת
וַ/תִּשָּׂאֵ֣/נִי nâsâʼ H5375 to lift Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
ר֔וּחַ rûwach H7307 spirit N-cs
וַ/תְּבִיאֵ֕/נִי bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֖ר châtsêr H2691 court Art | N-cs
הַ/פְּנִימִ֑י pᵉnîymîy H6442 inner Art | Adj
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה hinnêh H2009 behold Conj | Part
מָלֵ֥א mâlêʼ H4390 to fill V-Qal-Perf-3ms
כְבוֹד kâbôwd H3519 glory N-cs
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
הַ/בָּֽיִת bayith H1004 place Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 43:5

וַ/תִּשָּׂאֵ֣/נִי nâsâʼ H5375 "to lift" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
ר֔וּחַ rûwach H7307 "spirit" N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
וַ/תְּבִיאֵ֕/נִי bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הֶֽ/חָצֵ֖ר châtsêr H2691 "court" Art | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/פְּנִימִ֑י pᵉnîymîy H6442 "inner" Art | Adj
This Hebrew word describes something as inner or interior, like the inner part of a person or a building. It is used in Psalm 51:17 to describe a broken spirit.
Definition: inner
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: (with-) in(-ner, -ward). See also: 1 Kings 6:27; Ezekiel 40:27; Ezekiel 46:1.
וְ/הִנֵּ֛ה hinnêh H2009 "behold" Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
מָלֵ֥א mâlêʼ H4390 "to fill" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
כְבוֹד kâbôwd H3519 "glory" N-cs
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הַ/בָּֽיִת bayith H1004 "place" Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

Study Notes — Ezekiel 43:5

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1 2 Corinthians 12:2–4 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows— was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were too sacred for words, things that man is not permitted to tell.
2 1 Kings 8:10–11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud; for the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD.
3 Ezekiel 8:3 He stretched out what looked like a hand and took me by the hair of my head. Then the Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and carried me in visions of God to Jerusalem, to the entrance of the north gate of the inner court, where the idol that provokes jealousy was seated.
4 Ezekiel 11:24 And the Spirit lifted me up and carried me back to Chaldea, to the exiles in the vision given by the Spirit of God. After the vision had gone up from me,
5 Ezekiel 37:1 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by His Spirit and set me down in the middle of the valley, and it was full of bones.
6 Acts 8:39 When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing.
7 Ezekiel 44:4 Then the man brought me to the front of the temple by way of the north gate. I looked and saw the glory of the LORD filling His temple, and I fell facedown.
8 Ezekiel 3:12–14 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rumbling sound behind me: ‘Blessed be the glory of the LORD in His dwelling place!’ It was the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against one another and the sound of the wheels beside them, a great rumbling sound. So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me.
9 1 Kings 18:12 I do not know where the Spirit of the LORD may carry you off when I leave you. Then when I go and tell Ahab and he does not find you, he will kill me. But I, your servant, have feared the LORD from my youth.
10 Isaiah 6:3 And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Ezekiel 43:5 Summary

In Ezekiel 43:5, the Spirit lifts Ezekiel up and brings him into the inner court of the temple, where the glory of the Lord fills the temple. This means that God is showing Ezekiel a special vision of His presence and power, much like when the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle in Exodus 40:34-35. The glory of the Lord is a symbol of God's presence and holiness, and it filling the temple represents God's desire to be close to His people (as seen in Leviticus 26:11-12). As we reflect on this verse, we can remember that God wants to be close to us too, and we can experience His presence in our lives by seeking Him and obeying His word, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:13 and Matthew 7:7-8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the Spirit lifting Ezekiel up in Ezekiel 43:5?

The Spirit lifting Ezekiel up signifies a supernatural enablement to see and experience the glory of the Lord, similar to what is described in Ezekiel 3:12 and 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, where the Spirit transports individuals to heavenly realms for divine revelation.

How does the glory of the Lord filling the temple relate to other biblical accounts?

The glory of the Lord filling the temple in Ezekiel 43:5 is reminiscent of Exodus 40:34-35, where the glory of the Lord fills the tabernacle, and also foreshadows the glory that will fill the church, as described in Ephesians 3:21, highlighting God's desire to dwell among His people.

What is the inner court, and why is it significant in this context?

The inner court refers to the area of the temple closest to the Holy of Holies, symbolizing intimacy with God, as seen in Ezekiel 40:28-31, and its significance in Ezekiel 43:5 is that it represents the closest proximity to God's glory and presence, much like the Holy of Holies in Solomon's temple, as described in 1 Kings 6:16-22.

How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry?

Ezekiel 43:5 is a pivotal moment in Ezekiel's prophetic ministry, as it transitions from judgment to restoration, emphasizing God's desire to dwell among His people and restore their relationship, a theme that echoes throughout the book, particularly in Ezekiel 36:22-32 and Ezekiel 37:21-28.

Reflection Questions

  1. As you reflect on Ezekiel 43:5, what does it mean for you to experience the glory of the Lord in your own life, and how can you posture yourself to receive it?
  2. How does the image of the Spirit lifting Ezekiel up challenge or encourage your understanding of the Spirit's role in your life, especially in times of spiritual dryness or doubt?
  3. In what ways can you, like Ezekiel, be a vessel for the glory of the Lord to be revealed to those around you, and what steps can you take to make yourself available for this purpose?
  4. As you contemplate the glory of the Lord filling the temple, what does this say to you about God's desire for intimacy and closeness with His people, and how can you deepen your personal relationship with Him?

Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 43:5

So the Spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court,.... The prophet was fallen down on his face, upon the sight of the glory of the Lord, and there he lay, until a wind came, as the word

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 43:5

And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:5

The spirit: see . Brought me; carried me, at least supported and moved. The inner court; the court next to the house of the Lord, this was the innermost court. Filled, either with splendour and brightness, or with a cloud, such as formerly was, ,11, the token of his presence. The house; the temple.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:5

Ezekiel 43:5 So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house.Ver. 5. So the spirit took me up.] Who was fallen upon my face. The lowly shall be lifted up. And brought me into the inner court.] As being a priest. So is every true believer. Filled the house.] God’ s presence is the full glory of each good soul. See Haggai 2:7.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:5

(5) Brought me into the inner court.—Having seen the Divine glory enter by the eastern gate, the prophet, himself a priest, is brought into the court of the priests, and there sees the glory of the Lord fill the house as of old.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:5

Verse 5. The spirit took me up] And, to follow this thought for a moment, how many men has this heavenly Spirit taken up; filled them with his own influence, and sent them to every country, and nation, and tongue, and people, to testify the Gospel of the grace of God, and to preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ! What spiritual temples have been raised, beautified, and filled with the glory of God! And this light is shining and burning more and more unto the perfect day, when the whole earth shall be filled with the glory of God!

Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 43:5

5. The prophet, who hitherto was at the E. gate outside (Ezekiel 43:1), is brought by the spirit into the inner court, from which he perceived the house to be filled with the glory of the Lord.

Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 43:5

The glory of the Lord filled the house - Compare the marginal reference; Exodus 40:34-35.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 43:5

RETURN OF JEHOVAH TO HIS NEW TEMPLE, AND ITS TO HIS SERVICE.1-5.

Sermons on Ezekiel 43:5

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Thomas Bradbury The Spirit Took Me Up by Thomas Bradbury Thomas Bradbury preaches about the essential role of the Holy Spirit in revealing God's truth and guiding believers in their spiritual journey. He emphasizes the need for the Spiri
Zac Poonen (2 Corinthians) ch.11:4-11:33 by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of deception, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11:4. He emphasizes that Jesus warned about the prevalence of deception in the last da
David Wilkerson Getting Ready for the Glory by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher speaks about the constant flow of praise and the presence of God. He describes a vision of Paradise, where believers will experience endless joy and ec
Willie Mullan (Bible Analysis of Man) Man's Soul by Willie Mullan In this sermon, the preacher discusses the analysis of man according to the Bible. Over the past ten weeks, the preacher has covered various aspects of man, including memory, under
J. Vernon McGee (Genesis) Genesis 1:6-8 by J. Vernon McGee In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the firmament as mentioned in the Bible. They explain that the firmament refers to the space or air between the waters above an
Leonard Ravenhill Judgment Day by Leonard Ravenhill In this sermon, the preacher talks about the disciplined life of John Wesley and his commitment to spending time with God every morning at 4 o'clock. The preacher also mentions the
Zac Poonen (Revelation) Revelation 10:7-11:15 by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truly digesting and applying the word of God in our lives. He contrasts this with the idea of simply chewing on the word wi
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